The Sunday Leader » Travel http://www.thesundayleader.lk Unbowed and Unafraid Sun, 19 May 2013 13:54:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Living In A Box http://www.thesundayleader.lk/2013/05/19/living-in-a-box/ http://www.thesundayleader.lk/2013/05/19/living-in-a-box/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 18:58:08 +0000 sanjeewam http://www.thesundayleader.lk/?p=92750 By Raisa Wickrematunge

Most people would like to micro-manage every detail of their first house – everything from the colour of the drapes to the rooms. Yet, let’s face it, building a home is no walk in the park these days, with ever rising prices, paperwork and contractor delays. Of late, Sri Lanka has been seeing a new trend, one which leads to the dramatic lowering of the cost factor – prefabricated homes.

 

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Kilinochchi is at the A9 road, 100 km south-east of Jaffna in the Northern Province. It was most affected by the 30-year-long conflict in Sri Lanka with a floating population of 135,605. The conflict displaced many of them. Having lost many of their family members, they underwent severe trauma and they suffer still.

 

 

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Pictures by Pavithra Jovan de Mello

Situated a little beyond Galle, the sandy stretch of Koggala might not seem to have much to offer other than your stereotypical beach-side activities. But look a little closer and you’ll see there’s more than meets the eye. From flying a thousand feet over blue seas to exploring islands and turtle hatcheries, Koggala has a lot to offer.

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]]> http://www.thesundayleader.lk/2013/04/28/adventure-history-in-koggala/feed/ 0 Little England comes alive http://www.thesundayleader.lk/2013/04/14/little-england-comes-alive/ http://www.thesundayleader.lk/2013/04/14/little-england-comes-alive/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:58:31 +0000 sanjeewam http://www.thesundayleader.lk/?p=90483 During the April season, Nuwara Eliya, also known as ‘Little England’ – the mountainous region of the country – comes alive with activity ranging from horse races, motor races, boating, golf tournaments, flower shows and many more festivities, carnivals and live performances.  Nuwara Eliya is certainly the place to beat the heat during April; the traditional new-year celebrations also begin during this season.

 

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The northern peninsula of Sri Lanka has been a destination that tickled the interest of many over the years. For decades, Jaffna had been a place we had heard much about from our parents and grandparents who had the opportunity of visiting it before the conflict.

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The highlight of every local fashionista’s calendar- Colombo Fashion Week will be, held from April 3 to 5. Amidst all the glamour and the high end brands, maybe you’re wondering what these designers are all about. This week, the Weekend Leader highlights some of the designers who will be showcasing their creations, both international and local.

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This week, Weekend Trip features a man who really needs no introduction; renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa. Bawa came into architecture relatively late in life, (he qualified only in 1957, at the age of 38) but he quickly carved out his own place in the field, becoming one of Sri Lanka’s most creative architects.

 

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Pictures by Pavithra Jovan de Mello
In this week’s Trip, we explore the southern region of Galle and Thalpe. With the sun on our backs and in high spirits, we took the southern expressway in the hope of exploring and rediscovering the many wondrous places and things that make  Galle, a popular tourist destination.

 

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  • A Touch Of Paradise

    • pics By Dennis Muthuthanthri

     

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